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Sodalite and Enstatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.403.20-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
Good/distinct on [210]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Enstatite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Sodalite and Enstatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
  • Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sodalite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.